smartphone

or smart phone

[ smahrt-fohn ]
/ ˈsmɑrtˌfoʊn /

noun

a device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering Internet access, data storage, email capability, etc.

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Origin of smartphone

First recorded in 1995–2000

Words nearby smartphone

smart-ass, smartarse, smarten, smartish, smartmouth, smartphone, smarts, smartwatch, smartweed, smarty, smarty-pants
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British Dictionary definitions for smart phone

smartphone
/ (ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn) /

noun

computing a mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web
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